Fractional Legal Counsel (m/f/x)
Posted on March 22, 2026 (2 months ago)
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Team Lead: Philip Ihde, Chief Operating Officer; Talent Acquisition: Celia Nielsen, People & Talent Partner.
Start: latest 01.05.2026.
Capacity: 2-3 days per week.
Budget: 3.500 - 5.000 Euro per month.
Remote-first approach with offices in Hamburg, Berlin and Potsdam (see HelloBetter Handbook for more information).
Your role
HelloBetter is a pioneer in digital healthcare. For more than 10 years we have developed evidence-based digital health applications for the prevention and treatment of mental health conditions. Our programmes cover areas including stress management, depression, problematic alcohol use, panic disorders and anxiety, vaginismus and sleep disorders.
Six out of ten of HelloBetter's applications are now approved as digital health applications and are available on prescription free of charge for insured adults.
As Fractional Legal Counsel (m/f/x) you will play a central role in our compliance team and be responsible for legally securing our growth in a highly regulated market. You will actively help shape how we bring innovative digital health solutions to market in Germany, France and beyond.
Your tasks
- Provide comprehensive legal advice to the management team and employees.
- Draft, review and negotiate all company contracts in German and English (e.g. cooperation, confidentiality, and service agreements).
- Handle matters in medical law, competition law, social insurance law and general civil law.
- Communicate with health insurers and authorities.
Your profile
Must haves
- Fully qualified lawyer (2nd state exam) with at least 2–3 years of professional experience.
- Relevant professional experience in a company, a law firm or as interim legal counsel.
- Technical affinity (including AI applications in the legal field).
- Business fluent German and English.
Working style
- Independent, structured and careful way of working with a high degree of personal responsibility.
- Pragmatic, solution-oriented mindset (startup mentality).
- Resilience and flexibility in a dynamic environment.
- Strong communication skills for advising at C-level.
Nice to haves
- Proven experience in health law (e.g. DiGA, medical devices and/or SGB V).
- Knowledge of competition law (UWG, Heilmittelwerbegesetz).
- Experience in digital health / healthtech companies or startups.
- Experience with DiGA approval procedures (BfArM processes).
If you are not sure whether the role fits your profile, we still encourage you to apply if you are motivated by our mission.
Why we?
Purpose
- Mental health is a human right: we help thousands of people every month who struggle with depression, stress, insomnia, burnout and other mental health burdens.
Research & evidence
- We have a unique product and are at the forefront of research in digital health applications.
- The effectiveness of our online therapy programmes is continuously evaluated and, since 2014, effectiveness studies have been published in international, high-ranking journals.
- Data matters to us and we are transparent about our strategy, goals and results.
Growth
- As pioneers in developing applications for mental health burdens we are at the cutting edge of innovation.
- We operate in a very exciting and emerging market.
- We actively support personal growth of our employees and promote development, including an annual training budget of 1,000 Euro.
Remote-first
- Remote-first culture with optional use of our offices in Berlin and Hamburg for those who prefer on-site work.
Diversity & inclusion
- Fair and equal treatment are standards of our anti-harassment policy.
- Flexible working hours - design your day independently.
- Company language is English, with a strong emphasis on inclusive language.
- Transparent salary bands.
- Additional 10 paid leave days for non-birthing parents after the birth or adoption of a child.
Other benefits
- 28 days of vacation plus compensation for public holidays that fall on weekends.
- Paid additional leave based on company tenure - up to three extra days.
- Free or subsidised fitness memberships.
- Regular team events.
HelloBetter is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants of any national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religious background, gender identity and people with disabilities to apply.
See HelloBetter's data privacy statement for applicants.
Interview process
- Screening interview with our People Team (30 minutes).
- Take-home case study (2 hours) or 2 reference checks.
- Technical interview with the legal team (60 minutes).
- Hiring manager interview with Philip, Chief Operating Officer (60 minutes).
- Offer talk (15 minutes).
About us
HelloBetter (formerly GET.ON Institute for Online Health Trainings GmbH) was founded in 2015 by internationally recognised researchers and psychologists. In over 30 randomized controlled trials, HelloBetter has developed and evaluated 10 online programmes across eight specific problem areas in cooperation with partners such as Leuphana University, Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, Free University of Amsterdam and Harvard University.
Six therapy programmes have been approved by the German Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices (BfArM) as digital health applications and are available on prescription free of charge for insured adults. The work of the expert team has been published in international journals and recognised with several awards.
The company is based in Berlin and Hamburg and employs more than 130 people.
How to apply
Please complete the short application form on the job page.
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